Cheapest International Business Colleges in District of Columbia

Two for-profit universities offer International Business degrees in Washington D.C. for under $19,000 annually, while Georgetown commands nearly $40,000 despite its 94.30% graduation rate. The capital's federal agencies and international organizations create unique internship pipelines for business students. University of the Potomac leads affordability at $18,868 net cost, though graduation rates vary dramatically across the district's six programs.

Programs

$18,868 – $47,919

Net Price Range

$60,995

Avg. Program Earnings

66.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

6 International Business Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus Washington, District of Columbia	$18,868	$6,660	50.0%
2	Strayer University-Global Region Washington, District of Columbia	$18,918	$13,920	20.0%
3	The Catholic University of America Washington, District of Columbia	$32,798	$55,834	81.3%	85.6%
4	George Washington University Washington, District of Columbia	$37,454	$64,990	85.2%	49.0%
5	Georgetown University Washington, District of Columbia	$39,433	$65,081	94.3%	12.2%
6	Howard University Washington, District of Columbia	$47,919	$33,344	68.9%	53.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $28,565 cost gap between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

University of the Potomac charges $18,868 while Howard University reaches $47,919 annually. The for-profit institutions keep costs low but show graduation rates of 20-50%, compared to Georgetown's 94.30% completion rate.

How do earnings compare across D.C.'s International Business programs?

Georgetown graduates earn $74,576 annually, while Howard graduates average $46,478 despite higher program costs. The $28,098 salary difference reflects Georgetown's stronger alumni network and employer connections in the capital.

Does attending a more expensive program guarantee better job outcomes?

Not always in D.C.'s unique market. Georgetown justifies its premium with $74,576 average earnings and 94.30% graduation rates. However, Catholic University graduates earn $58,221 with lower debt loads than some peers.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.